Damián Emiliano Martínez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Argentina national team.
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Martínez trained at Independiente’s youth ranks before moving to Arsenal in 2010.
At Arsenal, he struggled for game time and he was loaned to various English clubs.
He broke into Arsenal’s tarting line-up in 2019, helping them win a FA Cup and FA Community Shield.
However, the following season, he moved to fellow Premier League club Aston Villa in a transfer worth £20 million.
In his first season at Aston Villa, he kept a club record 15 clean sheets in the Premier League.
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Having represented Argentina in the youth levels, Martinez made his Argentina senior national team debut in 2021, playing a key role as Argentina went on to win the 2021 Copa América.
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He was also part of Argentina’s squad in the 2022 World Cup.
Emiliano Martinez Family
Martinez is married to Amanda “Mandinha” and they have two children – a son, Santi, and a daughter, Ava.
Emiliano Martinez FIFA 23
Martinez’s overall FIFA 23 rating is 84.
Emiliano Martinez Jersey Number
Martinez wears jersey number 1 at Aston Villa and jersey number 23 in Argentina
Emiliano Martinez Transfermarkt
Martinez has a transfermarkt profile.
Emiliano Martinez Market Value
According to transfermarket, Martinez’s market value is €25 million.
Emiliano Martinez Injury Update
Following Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Croatia, Emiliano Martinez played down concerns Lionel Messi is carrying an injury and said he is confident the Argentinean magician will be fit for Sunday’s World Cup final.
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